Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Stress fractures are small breaks in the bone that are caused by repetitive stress. They typically occur due to overuse, forcing the bones of the foot or ankle to continually absorb the full impact of each step...
Treating Foot Stress FracturesStress fractures are small cracks in the bones, often caused by repetitive force or overuse, and commonly seen in athletes and active individuals. Factors contributing to foot stress fractures include sudden increases in physical...
How to Care for Diabetic FootMillions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic...
Diabetic Neuropathy Is a Serious ComplicationDiabetes can lead to several serious foot complications, with neuropathy being one of the most common and concerning. Diabetic neuropathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves in the feet, leading to...
How to Care for Diabetic FootMillions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic...
